New Antarctic Octopus Discovered!

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In July, scientists discovered four new species of octopus living in Antarctica. Two of the octopi possess a special venom (toxic substance) that works in freezing, sub-zero temperatures. Researchers hope to use the venom to create new medicines for diseases such as cancer. The octopus belongs to a group of invertebrates (animals without a backbone) called cephalopods.

DID YOU KNOW?

• An octopus can reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour!
• The plural of octopus can be written as octopuses OR octopi.
• If an octopus loses an arm, it can grow another!
• Although they do not have a backbone, octopi have a hard “beak” at the center of their eight arms!

15 thoughts on “New Antarctic Octopus Discovered!”

  1. they are some cool creatureszz arent they!!
    agree with mee!.!
    wow you guys are mean if you dont agree
    no but they are awesome
    this creature from the sea, ocen, watever is the
    worlds best its cute i like !!!

    Me 😉 ..<33

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